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               (a)
               
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               <span class="ital">Criminal.</span> Any responsible party violating this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
               by a fine not to exceed $500.00. This offense requires a mandatory court appearance.
               Each day's violation shall be treated as a separate offense. Any duly authorized law
               enforcement officer or county code enforcement official may cause a criminal citation
               or criminal summons to be issued to the responsible party.
               
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               (b)
               
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               <span class="ital">Civil.</span> Alternatively, any responsible party who is found in violation of this article shall
               be subject to a civil penalty of $100.00 as provided in G.S. 153A-123. Each day's
               violation shall be treated as a separate offense.
               
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               (c)
               
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               <span class="ital">Remedies.</span> This article may be enforced by equitable remedies and any unlawful condition existing
               or in violation of this article may be enjoined by an injunction and order of abatement
               in accordance with G.S. 153A-123.
               
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               (Ord. No. 2009-08-01, 9-8-2009)
               
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